Honda Power Equipment HRR216VXA owner manual Introduction, Safety Messages, Contents

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your selection of a Honda lawn mower! We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest lawn mowers on the market.

We want to help you get the best results from your new mower and to operate it safely. This manual contains the information on how to do that; please read it carefully.

We suggest you read the DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY (page 19) and EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY

(page 20) to fully understand coverage and your responsibilities of ownership.

When your mower needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that an authorized Honda servicing dealer is specially trained in servicing Honda mowers and is supported by the parts and service divisions of American Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer your questions and concerns.

Keep this owner’s manual handy, so you can refer to it at any time. This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the lawn mower and should remain with the lawn mower if resold.

The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.

SAFETY MESSAGES

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on the mower. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Please read these messages carefully.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining a lawn mower. You must use your own good judgment.

You will find important safety information in a variety of forms:

OWNER’S MANUAL

HRR216VXA

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The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

CONTENTS*

INTRODUCTION

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TRANSPORTING

13

SAFETY MESSAGES

1

STORAGE

13

Safety Labels – on the lawn mower.

Instructions – how to use this mower correctly and safely.

Safety Messages – preceded by a safety alert A symbol and one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These signal words mean:

LAWN MOWER SAFETY

2

IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO

 

PARENTS

2

SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS

2

SETTING UP YOUR NEW MOWER .3

CONTROL LOCATIONS

4

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED

 

PROBLEMS

15

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

16

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS. 16

CARBURETOR

 

MODIFICATION FOR HIGH

 

ALTITUDE OPERATION

16

BDANGER

BWARNING

BCAUTION

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions.

BEFORE OPERATION

4

IS YOUR LAWN MOWER

 

READY TO GO?

4

GET THE MOWER READY

5

OPERATION

6

SAFE OPERATING

 

PRECAUTIONS

6

STARTING THE ENGINE

6

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM 16

AIR INDEX

17

SPECIFICATIONS

17

CONSUMER INFORMATION

18

REPLACEMENT PARTS,

 

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT, AND

 

SERVICE ITEMS

18

DEALER LOCATOR

 

Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.

Damage Prevention Messages – You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE. This word means:

 

 

Your engine or other property can be

 

NOTICE

 

damaged if you don’t follow instructions.

 

 

 

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OPERATING THE CONTROLS

 

FOR MOWING

7

STOPPING THE ENGINE

7

SAFE MOWING PRACTICES

8

SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER .8

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

8

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

9

BLADES

9

GRASS BAG CLEANING AND

 

REPLACEMENT

10

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

11

REFUELING

12

INFORMATION

18

CUSTOMER SERVICE

 

INFORMATION

18

DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED

WARRANTY

19

EMISSION CONTROL

 

SYSTEM WARRANTY

20

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

CARD

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PRINTED IN U.S.A.

*For information regarding cable adjustment, and how to mow your lawn, see FAQs at www.HondaPowerEquipment.com

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Contents Contents Safety MessagesIntroduction Safety Label Locations Lawn Mower SafetyImportant Message to Parents Setting UP Your NEW Mower Is Your Lawn Mower Ready to GO? Control Locations Before OperationCheck Your Mowing Area GET the Mower Ready Handlebar Height AdjustmentMulching Plug Grass BagCutting Height Adjustment Safe Operating PrecautionsOperation Starting the EngineStopping the Engine Operating the Controls for MowingThrottle Lever Blade Control SystemServicing Your Lawn Mower Maintenance SafetySafe Mowing Practices Regular Service Period Maintenance ScheduleBlades Fuel CAP Blade Bolts BladesBlade Removal and Installation Grass BAG Cleaning and ReplacementCleaning ReplacementAir Cleaner Service Engine MaintenanceEngine Oil Level Check Engine Oil RecommendationsSpark Arrester Service if equipped Spark Plug ServiceRefueling Recommended spark plug NGK BPR5ESStorage TransportingPreparing for Storage Fuel Storage ContainerRemoving from Storage Placing in StorageDrying Handlebar FoldingLoss Of Power Taking Care of Unexpected ProblemsMowing And Bagging Problems Engine Will Not StartSerial Number Locations Technical InformationCarburetor Modification for High Altitude Operation Emission Control SystemAIR Index SpecificationsCustomer Service Information Replacement Parts Optional EQUIPMENT, and Service ItemsConsumer Information Dealer Locator InformationHonda Power Equipment Distributors Limited WarrantyHonda Accessories, Replacement Parts, And Apparel Systems Covered Parts By this Warranty Description Emission Control System WarrantyPage Page Print the serial Business Reply Mail